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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-0811 PEC,• �'4WN 4F YA1L ' MEMBERS PRESENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION August 11, 2008 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS ABSENT A request for a final review of an amended final plat, pursuant to Chapter 12-12, Exemption Plat Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a modification to shared property boundaries between Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing, and a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to rezone 430 square feet of Tract A, Vail Village 7th Filing, from High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) zone district to General Use (GU) zone district, located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080038, PEC080039) Applicant: Manor Vail Lodge H.O.A., represented by Jim Adams of East West Partners Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 2. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council to review the Vail Land Use Plan map, pursuant to Section 8-3, Vail Land use Plan to allow for a change in the land use designation from Community Office to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan for properties known as "Cascade Crossing" and "Vail Professional Building" (Future "Ever Vail"), located at 953 and 1031 South Frontage Road West/unplatted (A complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080036) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Nicole Peterson ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 3. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations amendments to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface development regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080023) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 4. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Chapter VIII, Section 3, Amendment Process, Land use Plan, for the adoption of a new land use category and amendments to the official Land Use Plan Map to allow for the designation of the "Chamonix Master Plan" area; a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to rezone Parcel A of Tract D, Vail Das Shone, Filing No. 1, from Commercial Core III (CC3) District to Housing (H) District, and to rezone Parcel B of Tract D, Vail Das Shone, Filing No. 1, from Two- Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) District to Housing (H) District; and a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Chapter 12-61-11, Development Page 1 Plan Required, Vail Town Code, to allow for the adoption of a development plan for the construction of a fire station and employee housing on the "Chamonix Site", located at 2399 North Frontage Road West, Parcel(s) A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080037, PEC080040, PEC080041) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. Planner: Warren Campbell ACTION: Table to August 25, 2008 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 5. A request for a work session for review of a major exterior alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H- 7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications; and requests for conditional use permits, pursuant to Section 12-7H-2, Permitted and Conditional Uses, Basement or Garden Level; Section 12-7H-3, Permitted and Conditional Uses, First Floor or Street Level; 12-7H-4, Permitted and Conditional Uses; Second Floor and Above, Vail Town Code, to allow for the redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, with dwelling units, accommodation units, employee housing units, conference facilities and meeting rooms on the basement level, multi-family dwelling units on the first floor, and an eating and drinking establishment on the second floor, located at 250 South Frontage Road West/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2. (PEC080033) Applicant: HCT Development, represented by TJ Brink Planner: Rachel Friede ACTION: Table to September 8, 2008 MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 6. Approval of July 28, 2008 minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: 7. Information Update 8. Adjournment MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please call (970) 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published August 8, 2008, in the Vail Daily. Page 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: August 11, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a final review of an amended final plat, pursuant to Chapter 12- 12, Exemption Plat Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a modification to shared property boundaries between Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing, and a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to rezone 430 square feet of Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing, from High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) zone district to General Use (GU) zone district, located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080038, PEC080039) Applicant: Manor Vail Lodge H.O.A., represented by Jim Adams of East West Partners and the Town of Vail Planner: Warren Campbell I. SUMMARY The applicants, Manor Vail Lodge H.O.A., represented by Jim Adams and the Town of Vail, request final review of an amended final plat, pursuant to Chapter 12-12, Exemption Plat Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a modification to shared property boundaries between Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village 7th Filing, to convey a 430 square foot parcel to the Town of Vail, and a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to rezone the 430 square feet portion of Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing, from High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) zone district to General Use (GU) zone district, located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive. These applications will make effective several requirements of the Developer Improvement Agreement adopted in conjunction with the creation of Special Development District (SDD) No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge. Staff is recommending the Planning and Environmental Commission approves with a condition the amended final plat which transfers a 430 square foot parcel to the Town of Vail and forwards a recommendation of approval on the request to rezone a 430 square foot parcel from HDMF district to GU district subject to the findings and criteria outlined in Section VIII of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicants, Manor Vail Lodge H.O.A., represented by Jim Adams and the Town of Vail, are requesting review and approval of an amended final plat which transfers a 430 square foot portion of Manor vail property to the Town of Vail. This property will be combined with the Town of Vail owned Tract A which is currently zoned GU district. The Town is requesting that the 430 square foot portion of transferred land proposed to be added to Tract A be rezoned from HDMF district to GU district. The reconfiguration of the shared lot line results in Lot A(Manor Vail), Vail Village 7tn Filing, decreasing in size by 430 square feet to 237,111 square feet and Tract A (TOV), Vail Village 7t" Filing increasing in size by 430 square feet to 6,448 square feet. This purpose of this exchange of property is to facilitate the possible construction of a bus stop shelter in the future at this entrance to Ford Park along Vail Valley Drive. Furthermore the proposed amended plat depicts the relocated Ford Park pedestrian path easement and the easement to be abandoned. This relocated easement corresponds to the approved pedestrian path configuration and is the final step in accepting the new pedestrian path location as anticipated in the adoption of SDD No. 38, Manor vail Lodge. A copy of the proposed plat entitled, "Fourth Supp/ement to Map Of Manor Vail, Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village Seventh Filing, Town of vail, Eag/e County, Co/orado" (Attachment A), as is a exhibit of the existing and proposed zoning of the 430 square foot parcel (Attachment B). III. BACKGROUND On June 21, 2005, the Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2005, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance 24, Series of 2004, establishing Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail Lodge, and setting forth details in regard thereto. In conjunction with that approval the developer was required to provide the Town a portion of land measuring 430 square feet in the southeast portion of the site and provide an easement for the relocated Ford Park pedestrian path which crosses the Manor Vail property. IV. ROLES OF REVIEWING BOARDS Exemption Plat Planninq and Environmental Commission: Action: Pursuant to Section 13-12-3C, Review and Action on Plat, Vail Town Cod, the Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for final approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the final plat. Desiqn Review Board: Action: The Design Review Board has no review authority on an exemption plat, but must review any accompanying Design Review Board application. Town Council: The Town Council is the appeals authority for an exemption plat review procedure in accordance with Sub-section 13-3-5C, Council May Appeal, Vail Town Code. Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff inemo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Rezoninq/Zone District Boundarv Amendment Planninq and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission is advisory to the Town Council. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community. Desiqn Review Board: The Design Review Board has no review authority on zoning/rezonings. Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff advises the applicant as to compliance with the Zoning Regulations. Staff provides a staff inemo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial of a zoning/rezoning. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community. V. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TITLE 13, VAIL TOWN CODE: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (partial) 13-2-2 DEFINITIONS EXEMPT/ON PLAT: The p/atting of a portion of /and or property that does not fall within the definition of a"subdivision", as contained in this section. 13-12 EXEMPTION PLAT REVIEW PROCEDURES 13-12-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria and an appropriate review process whereby the planning and environmenta/ commission may grant exemptions from the definition of the term "subdivision" for properties that are determined to fall outside the purpose, purview and intent of chapters 3 and 4 of this tit/e. This process is intended to allow for the platting of property where no additional parce/s are created and conformance with applicable provisions of this code has been demonstrated. 13-12-2: EXEMPTIONS IN PROCEDURE AND SUBMITTALS: "Exemption P/ats", as defined in section 13-2-2 of this tit/e, shall be exempt from requirements re/ated to preliminary plan procedures and submitta/s. Exemption plat applicants may be required to submit an environmental impact report if required by tit/e 12, chapter 12 of this code. 13-12-3: PLAT PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW: C. Review And Action On P/at: The planning and environmental commission shall review the plat and associated materia/s and shall approve, approve with modifications or disapprove the p/at within twenty one (21) days of the first public hearing on the exemption plat application or the exemption plat application will be deemed approved. A/onger time period for rendering a decision may be granted subject to mutua/ agreement between the planning and environmenta/ commission and the applicant. The criteria for reviewing the p/at shall be as contained in section 13-3-4 of this tit/e. Town of Vail Zoninq Requlations (Title 12, Vail Town Code) 12-6H: High Density Multiple Family District (in part) 12-6H-1: Purpose: The high density multip/e-family district is intended to provide sites for multiple-family dwellings at densities to a maximum of twenty five (25) dwelling units per acre, together with such public and semipublic facilities and lodges, private recreation facilities and re/ated visitor oriented uses as may appropriately be /ocated in the same district. The high density multiple-family district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space, and other amenities commensurate with high density apartment, condominium and lodge uses, and to maintain the desirab/e residentia/ and resort qualities of the district by establishing appropriate site deve/opment standards. Certain nonresidential uses are permitted as conditional uses, which re/ate to the nature of Vail as a winter and summer recreation and vacation community and, where permitted, are intended to b/end harmoniously with the residential character of the district. 12-9C: General Use District (in part) 12-9C-1: Purpose: The general use district is intended to provide sites for public and quasi- public uses which, because of their special characteristics, cannot be appropriately regulated by the deve/opment standards prescribed for other zoning districts, and for which deve/opment standards especially prescribed for each particular deve/opment proposa/ or project are necessary to achieve the purposes prescribed in section 12-1-2 of this tit/e and to provide for the public welfare. The general use district is intended to ensure that public buildings and grounds and certain types of quasi-public uses permitted in the district are appropriately located and designed to meet the needs of residents and visitors to Vail, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and, in the case of buildings and other structures, to ensure adequate light, air, open spaces, and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of uses. 12-9C-2: Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in the GU district: Bicycle and pedestrian paths. Passive outdoor recreation areas, and open space. 12-9C-3: Conditiona/ Uses: � A. Generally: The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the GU district, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this tit/e: Child daycare centers. Equestrian trails. Go/f courses. Hea/thcare facilities. Helipad for emergency and/or community use. Major arcades. P/ant and tree nurseries, and associated structures, excluding the sa/e of trees or other nursery products, grown, produced or made on the premises. Public and private parks and active outdoor recreation areas, facilities and uses. Public and private schoo/s. Public and quasi-public indoor community facilities. Public buildings and grounds. Public parking structure. Public theaters, meeting rooms and convention facilities. Public tourist/guest service re/ated facilities. Public transportation termina/s. Public unstructured parking. Public utilities installations including transmission lines and appurtenant equipment. Religious institutions. Seasona/ structures or uses to accommodate educational, recreationa/ or cultura/ activities. Ski lifts, tows and runs. Type lll emp/oyee housing units (EHU) as provided in chapter 13 of this tit/e. Water and sewage treatment plants. B. Proximity To Parking Required: The following conditional uses shall be permitted in accordance with the issuance of a conditional use permit, provided such use is accessory to a parking structure: Offices. � VII Restaurants. Ski and bike storage facilities. Sundries shops. Tourist/guest service re/ated facilities. Transit/shutt/e services. 12-9C-5: Deve/opment Standards: A. Prescribed By P/anning And Environmenta/ Commission: In the general use district, deve/opment standards in each of the following categories shall be as prescribed by the planning and environmental commission: 1. Lot area and site dimensions. 2. Setbacks. 3. Building height. 4. Density control. 5. Site coverage. 6. Landscaping and site deve/opment. 7. Parking and /oading. B. Reviewed By P/anning And Environmenta/ Commission: Deve/opment standards shall be proposed by the applicant as a part of a conditional use permit application. Site specific deve/opment standards shall then be determined by the p/anning and environmental commission during the review of the conditional use request in accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this title. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING Land Use North: Open Space/Recreation East: Open Space/Recreation West: Residential/Recreation South: Residential/Recreation SITE ANALYSIS Zonina GU District GU District HDMF District and Outdoor Recreation District HDMF District and Ski Base Recreation District The following is a zoning analysis of Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village 7th Filing, which are proposed to be amended by the proposed application. Lot A, Vail Village 7t" Filing Zoning: Land Use Plan Designation: Current Land Use: HDMF District Village master Plan Multiple-family residential 6 Development Standard Lot Area: Dimension: Frontage: GRFA: Access: Allowed Existin Proposed 10,000 s.f. 237,541 s.f. 237,111 s.f. (-430 s.f.) 80'X80' min. 300'X300' 30 ft. min. 872 ft. NA 7,795 s.f. 300'X300' 847 ft. 7,930 s.f. (+135 s.f.) The access is taken off of Vail Valley Drive. Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing Zoning: GU District Land Use Plan Designation: Park Current Land Use: Park/Recreation Development Standard Allowed Existin Lot Area: No min. 6,018 s.f. Dimension: Frontage: GRFA: No min. No min. No max Proposed 6,448 s.f. (+430 s.f.) 10'X10' 20'X20' 991 ft 0.0 s.f. 1,017 ft. 0.0 s.f. Access: The access is taken off of Vail Valley Drive. VIII. APPLICATION CRITERIA AND FINDINGS Exemation Plat The purpose section of Title 13, Subdivision Regulations, is intended to ensure that the proposed subdivision is promoting the health, safety and welfare of the community. The criteria for reviewing an exemption plat shall be as contained in section 13-3-4 of this title which are as follows: (1) The extent to which the proposed subdivision is consistent with all the applicab/e e/ements of the adopted goa/s, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive P/an and is compatible with the deve/opment objectives of the town; and Staff Response: Staff has reviewed the Vail Comprehensive Plan and determined the Land Use Plan and Vail Village Master Plan to be applicable element of the Plan to this request. The Vail Land Use Plan identifies the properties proposed for subdivision with this application as be Village Master Plan which states that the Vail Village Master Plan is the governing document for the site. The Vail Village Master Plan identifies the Ford Park Path as a critical pedestrian link in the overall pedestrian network of the Village. The request to relocate the Ford Park pedestrian access and provide a pedestrian access easement is in keeping with the Master Plan. Furthermore the provision of a 430 square foot parcel in the southeastern portion of the site to the Town provides an opportunity to possibly better the bus stop in this location in the future which is supported by the Vail Village Master Plan. Staff believes the proposed minor subdivision is in compliance with the Vail Land Use Plan and Vail Village master Plan as required by this criterion. (2) The extent to which the proposed subdivision complies with all of the standards of this Tit/e, as well as, but not limited to, Tit/e 12, Zoning Regulations and other pertinent regulations that the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission deems applicable; and Staff Response: Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat and found that all submittal documents were received and the resulting lots will comply with all applicable portions of the Town of Vail Zoning Code. (3) The extent to which the proposed subdivision presents a harmonious, convenient, workable re/ationship among /and uses consistent with municipal deve/opment objectives; and Staff Response: A review of Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2005 and the accompanying Developer Improvement Agreement for the Manor Vail Lodge redevelopment confirmed that the proposed amended final plat is conforming to the intended outcomes of the Manor Vail Lodge redevelopment. The approved site plan and agreements contemplated the relocation and granting of a new easement for the Ford Park pedestrian path and the granting of fee simple title to a 430 square foot parcel to the Town. The review and adoption of Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, took into account the need for a harmonious, convenient, and workable relationship between Manor vail and its neighboring properties. Staff believes the proposed amended final plat is in compliance with this criterion. (4) The extent of the effects on the future deve/opment of the surrounding area; and Staff Response: The comprehensive planning effort utilized in the review of the Manor Vail Lodge redevelopment, and the associated creation of Special Development District No. 38, Manor Vail, does not have any negative effects on the future development of the surrounding area. The land to be transferred is in a location on the Manor Vail property which is functionally an unusable piece of property as it tapers to a point where setbacks render it undevelopable. Staff believes the proposed minor subdivision is in compliance with this criterion. (5) The extent to which the proposed subdivision is /ocated and designed to avoid creating spatial patterns that cause inefficiencies in the delivery of public services, or require duplication or premature extension of public facilities, or result in a"leapfrog" pattern of deve/opment; and Staff Response: As stated in the above criterion the comprehensive planning effort utilized in the review of the Manor Vail Lodge redevelopment and its associated applications will result in efficiencies in the elements identified in the above criterion. Staff believes the proposed minor subdivision is in compliance with this criterion. (6) The extent to which the utility lines are sized to serve the p/anned ultimate population of the service area to avoid future /and disruption to upgrade under-sized lines; and Staff Response: As a part of the review of the Manor Vail Lodge all the utility companies supplying services to this development were consulted and signed off on the ability to serve the site. Staff believes the proposed amended final plat is in compliance with this criterion. (7) The extent to which the proposed subdivision provides for the growth of an orderly viab/e community and serves the best interests of the community as a who/e; and Staff Response: As stated in the above criterion the comprehensive planning effort utilized in the review of the Manor Vail Lodge redevelopment and its associated applications will result in efficiencies in the elements identified in the above criterion. Staff believes the proposed amended final plat is in compliance with this criterion. (8) The extent to which the proposed subdivision results in adverse or beneficial impacts on the natura/ environment, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natura/ features; and Staff Response: As stated in the above criterion the comprehensive planning effort utilized in the review of the Manor Vail Lodge redevelopment and its associated applications will result in efficiencies in the elements identified in the above criterion. Staff believes the proposed amended final plat is in compliance with this criterion. (9) Such other factors and criteria as the Commission and/or Council deem applicab/e to the proposed subdivision. B. Necessary Findings: Before recommending and/or granting an approval of an application for a major subdivision, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings with respect to the proposed major subdivision: (1) That the subdivision is in compliance with the criteria listed in Subsection 13-3-4A, Vail Town Code; and (2) That the subdivision is consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive P/an and compatible with the deve/opment objectives of the Town; and 9 (3) That the subdivision is compatib/e with and suitab/e to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and (4) That the subdivision promotes the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. Amendment to the Official Zoninq Map of the Town of Vail (rezoninq) Chapter 3, Administration and Enforcement, Title 12, Zoning Title, of the Vail Town Code authorizes amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Vail. Pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendments, in part, "an application to amend the district boundaries of the Zoning Map may be initiated by petition of any resident or property owner in the Town." Furthermore, Section 12-3-7 C prescribes the criteria and findings the Planning and Environmental Commission and Town Council shall consider with respect to a request to amend the Zoning Map. The Manor vail Lodge and the Town of Vail are seeking a recommendation of approval to rezone the 430 square foot parcel to be added to Tract A from High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) District to the General Use (GU) District. According to Section 12-3-7 C, of the Vail Town Code, Before acting on an application for a zone district boundary amendment, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission and Town Council shall consider the following factors with respect to the requested zone district boundary amendment: 1. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with all the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town; and Through the review and adoption of the SDD for Manor Vail Lodge the Town and applicant negotiated the transfer of the 430 square foot portion of land to be added to the Town owned Tract A. Tract A is currently zoned General Use district. According to Section 12-9C-1: Purpose; Genera/ Use District, "The general use district is intended to provide sites for public and quasi-public uses which, because of their special characteristics, cannot be appropriately regulated by the deve/opment standards prescribed for other zoning districts, and for which deve/opment standards especially prescribed for each particular deve/opment proposa/ or project are necessary to achieve the purposes prescribed in section 12-1-2 of this tit/e and to provide forthe public we/fare. The general use district is intended to ensure that public buildings and grounds and certain types of quasi-public uses permitted in the district are appropriately located and designed to meet the needs of residents 10 and visitors to Vail, to harmonize with surrounding uses, and, in the case of buildings and other structures, to ensure adequate light, air, open spaces, and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of uses. " The Town of Vail Land Use Plan identifies Tract A as "Parks" land use designation. The "parks" land use designation states the following: "Included in this category < active recreation activities p/aygrounds, as well as activities. " ire town owned parce/s intended for both such as athletic fie/ds, golf courses and areas for various passive recreation Staff believes that the rezoning of the 430 square foot piece of land to be added to Tract A to general Use is consistent and compatible with the Vail Comprehensive Plan and the Town's development objectives. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 2. The extent to which the zone district amendment is suitable with the existing and potential land uses on the site and existing and potential surrounding land uses as set out in the Town's adopted planning documents; and The transfer of the proposed 430 square foot piece of land from Manor Vail to the Town, and requested rezoning, does not affect the land uses of the sites. As stated previously the long term intent of the Town with regard to this land exchange is the possibility of constructing a bus shelter along Vail Valley Drive at this entrance to Ford Park. The request to rezone this 430 square foot parcel to General Use district will have no negative effect on the items identified in this criterion. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 3. The extent to which the zone district amendment presents a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal development objectives; and The transfer of the proposed 430 square foot piece of land from Manor Vail to the Town, and requested rezoning, does not negatively impact the workable relationship between the Manor Vail Lodge and Ford Park. As stated previously the long term intent of the Town with regard to this land exchange is the possibility of constructing a bus shelter along Vail Valley Drive at this entrance to Ford Park. The request to rezone this 430 square foot parcel to General Use district will have no negative effect on the items identified in this criterion. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 4. The extent to which the zone district amendment provides for the growth of an orderly viable community and does not constitute spot zoning as the amendment serves the best interests of the community as a whole; and 11 The requested rezoning of the 430 square foot parcel to general use does not constitute spot zoning as the adjacent Tract A and the entirety of Ford Park is currently zoned General Use district. This rezoning serves the best interest of the community by providing the potential for the possible bus shelter construction in the future at this location. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 5. The extent to which the zone district amendment results in adverse or beneficial impacts on the natural environment, including but not limited to water quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natural features; and The proposed rezoning does not have any adverse effects on the items identified in the above criterion. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 6. The extent to which the zone district amendment is consistent with the purpose statement of the proposed zone district. The General Use (GU) district is proposed for the subject 430 square foot piece of property. The proposed zone district is consistent with the intended purpose of that zone district. The purpose of the General Use district is found under Criterion 1. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 7. The extent to which the zone district amendment demonstrates how conditions have changed since the zoning designation of the subject property was adopted and is no longer appropriate. The requested zoning is appropriate for the 430 square foot parcel so long as the associated plat is approved transferring the land from Manor Vail to Tract A. The adoption of the proposed plat changes the existing conditions and therefore warrants a rezoning of the parcel. Staff believes the proposal complies with this criterion. 8. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission and/or Council deem applicable to the proposed rezoning. IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Amended Final Plat The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with condition(s), the request for a final review of an amended final plat, pursuant to Chapter 12-12, Exemption Plat Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a modification to shared property boundaries between Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing/located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VIII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. 12 Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the amended final plat, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission approves, with condition(s), the applicanYs request for a amended final plat entit/ed "Fourth Supplement To Map Of Manor Vail, Lot A and Tract A, Vail Villape, Seventh Filinp, Town of Vail, Eap/e County, Co/orado", pursuant to Chapter 13-12, Exemption P/at Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a modification to shared property boundaries between Lot A and Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing/located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto.. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the amended final plat, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission finds: (1) That the subdivision is in compliance with the criteria listed in Sub-section 13-3-4A, Vail Town Code; and (2) That the subdivision is consistent with the adopted goa/s, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive P/an and compatib/e with the deve/opment objectives of the Town; and (3) That the subdivision is compatib/e with and suitab/e to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and (4) That the subdivision promotes the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residentia/ community of the highest quality. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the amended final plat, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following condition(s): 1) The applicant shall continue to work with the Town Staff to prepare an agreeable written Ford Park easement document, which shall accompany the plated easement to be reviewed and approved by the Town Council. Zone District Boundary Amendment The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval of a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to rezone 430 square feet of Tract A, Vail Village 7t" Filing, from High Density Multiple Family (HDMF) zone district to General Use (GU) zone district, located at 595 East Vail Valley Drive, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VIII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, subject to the following findings: 13 "Before recommending and/or granting an approva/ of an application for a zone district boundary amendment the P/anning & Environmental Commission and the Town Council shall make the following findings with respect to the requested amendment: That the amendment is consistent with the adopted goa/s, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive P/an and compatible with the deve/opment objectives of the Town; and 2. That the amendment is compatib/e with and suitab/e to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and 3. That the amendment promotes the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residentia/ community of the highest quality. " X. ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed amended Final Plat entitled Fourth Supplement to Map Of Manor Vail Lot A and Tract A, Vail Villaqe, Seventh Filinp, Town of Vail, Eaple Countv, Colorado B. Copy of the existing and proposed rezoning C. 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O ti V iy ��� � �F � � 'y�M p � ' f+�� � � � � �. . � .. °�I .. � � � � 1 � , � ll o � r� r ` �, � � � � _ ,� � � � � MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: August 11, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council to review the Vail Land Use Plan map, pursuant to Section 8-3, Vail Land Use Plan to allow for a change in the land use designation from Community Office to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan for properties known as "Cascade Crossing", "Vail Professional Building" (Future "Ever Vail"), and "Glen Lyon Office Building" located at 953, 1031 and 1000 South Frontage Road West/ Lot 54 Glen Lyon Subdivision and unplatted property (A complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080036) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Nicole Peterson I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, Town of Vail, is requesting a recommendation from the Planning and Environmental Commission to the Vail Town Council regarding an amendment to the Vail Land Use Plan map that would change the designation from Community Office to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan for properties known as "Cascade Crossing", "Vail Professional Building" (Future "Ever Vail"), and "Glen Lyon Office Building" located at 953, 1031 and 1000 South Frontage Road West (See Attachment A: Subject Property Existing Land Use Map and Attachment B: Subject Property Proposed Land Use Map). Staff recommends the Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the proposed land use map amendment, based on the reasons stated in Section V of the memorandum. II. BACKGROUND On July 14, 2008 the Planning and Environmental Commission tabled this application in response to testimony by Attorney Jay Peterson, representing the Glen Lyon Office Building, General Partnership. Mr. Peterson requested that the Commission consider including the Glen Lyon Office Building property in the Land Use Plan amendment. After careful consideration, Staff recommends the Glen Lyon Office Building property (1000 South Frontage Road) be included in this application to amend the land use map designation from Community Office to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan for reasons outlined in Section V, Review Criteria. Please also see attached a letter of support from Vail Resorts Development Company (Attachment F). On December 11, 2006, the Planning and Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for a proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to amend the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries to include the subject properties located at 953 and 1031 South Frontage Road West (Attachment C: PEC minutes of December 11, 2006). On February 6, 2007, the Vail Town Council adopted Resolution 4, Series of 2007, amending the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries to include the subject properties located at 953 and 1031 South Frontage Road West (Attachment D: Council minutes of February 6, 2007). Staff has included the relevant sections of Resolution 4, Series of 2007, in Section IV Applicable Planning Documents. III. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS Vail Land Use Plan Amendments P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission: Action: The Planning and Environmental Commission is advisory to the Town Council. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the Vail Land Use Plan and other applicable master plan documents. Design Review Board: Action: The Design Review Board has no review authority on Land Use Plan amendments. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial of a Vail Land Use Plan amendment. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the consistency of the proposed amendment with applicable review criteria and the policies, goals and objectives outlined in the Vail Land Use Plan and other applicable master plan documents. IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Vail Land Use Plan (in part) The Vail Land Use Plan was initiated in 1985 and adopted in 1986 by the Vail Town Council. The main purpose of the Land Use Plan is two-fold: To articulate the land use goals of the Town. 2. To serve as a guide for decision making by the Town. The Vail Land Use Plan is intended to serve as a basis from which future land use decisions may be made within the Town of Vail. The goals, as articulated within the Land Use Plan, are meant to be used as adopted policy guidelines in 2 the review process for new development proposals. In conjunction with these goals, land use categories are defined to indicate general types of land uses which are then used to develop the Vail Land Use Map. The Land Use Plan is not intended to be regulatory in nature, but is intended to provide a general framework to guide decision making. Where the land use categories and zoning conflict, existing zoning controls development on a site. The Vail Land Use Plan contains the following goals: 1.0 Genera/ Growth/Deve/opment 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a ba/ance between residential, commercia/ and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 1.2 The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources should be protected as the Town grows. 1.3 The quality of deve/opment should be maintained and upgraded whenever possible. 1.4 The original theme of the o/d Village Core should be carried into new deve/opment in the Village Core through continued implementation of the Urban Design Guide P/an. 1.5 Commercia/ strip deve/opment of the Valley should be avoided. 1.6 Deve/opment proposa/s on the hillsides should be evaluated on a case by case basis. Limited deve/opment may be permitted for some /ow intensity uses in areas that are not highly visib/e from the Valley f/oor. New projects should be carefully controlled and deve/oped with sensitivity to the environment. 1.7 New subdivisions should not be permitted in high geo/ogic hazard areas. 1.8 Recreationa/ and public facility deve/opment on Nationa/ Forest lands may be permitted where no high hazards exist if.� a) Community objectives are met as articulated in the Comprehensive P/an. b) The parcel is adjacent to the Town boundaries, with good access. c) The affected neighborhood can be involved in the decision- making process. 1.9 Nationa/ Forest /and which is exchanged, so/d or otherwise falls into private ownership should remain as open space and not be zoned for private deve/opment. 3 1.10 Deve/opment of Town owned /ands by the Town of Vail (other than parks and open space) may be permitted where no high hazards exist, if such deve/opment is for public use. 1.11 Town owned lands shall not be so/d to a private entity, long term leased to a private entity or converted to a private use without a public hearing process. 1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additiona/ growth in existing deve/oped areas (infill areas). 1.13 Vail recognizes its stream tract as being a desirab/e /and feature as well as its potentia/ for public use. 2.0 Skier/Tourist Concerns 2.1 The community should emphasize its ro/e as a destination resort while accommodating day skiers. 2.2 The ski area owner, the business community and the Town leaders should work together c/osely to make existing facilities and the Town function more efficiently. 2.3 The ski area owner, the business community and the Town leaders should work together to improve facilities for day skiers. 2.4 The community should improve summer recreationa/ and cultural opportunities to encourage summer tourism. 2.5 The community should improve non-skier recreationa/ options to improve year-round tourism. 2.6 An additiona/ go/f course is needed. The Town should work with the down valley communities to deve/op a public go/f course as well as other sports facilities to serve the regiona/ demand for recreationa/ facilities. 2.7 The Town of Vail should improve the existing park and open space lands while continuing to purchase open space. 2.8 Day skiers need for parking and access should be accommodated through creative solutions such as: a) Increased busing from out of town. b) Expanded points of access to the mountain by adding additiona/ base porta/s. c) Continuing to provide temporary surface parking. d) Addition of structured parking. 3.0 Commercial 4 3.1 The hote/ bed base should be preserved and used more efficiently. 3.2 The Village and Lionshead areas are the best location for hote/s to serve the future needs of the destination skiers. 3.3 Hote/s are important to the continued success of the Town of Vail, therefore conversion to condominiums should be discouraged. 3.4 Commercia/ growth should be concentrated in existing commercial areas to accommodate both loca/ and visitor needs. 3.5 Entertainment oriented business and cultura/ activities should be encouraged in the core areas to create diversity. More nighttime businesses, on-going events and sanctioned "street happenings" should be encouraged. 4.0 Village Core /Lionshead 4.1 Future commercial deve/opment should continue to occur primarily in existing commercia/ areas. Future commercia/ deve/opment in the Core areas needs to be carefully controlled to facilitate access and delivery. 4.2 Increased density in the Core areas is acceptab/e so /ong as the existing character of each area is preserved thorough implementation of the Urban Design Guide P/an. 4.3 The ambiance of Vail Village is important to the identity of Vail and should be preserved. (sca/e, alpine character, small town feeling, mountains, natural setting, intimate size, cosmopolitan feeling, environmenta/ quality.) 4.4 The connection between the Village Core and Lionshead should be enhanced through: a) Installation of a new type of people mover. b) Improving the pedestrian system with a creatively designed connection, oriented toward a nature walk, alpine garden, and/or sculpture plaza. c) New deve/opment should be controlled to limit commercial uses. 5.0 Residential 5.1 Additional residentia/ growth should continue to occur primarily in existing, p/atted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist. 5 5.2 Quality time-share units should be accommodated to he/p keep occupancy rates up. 5.3 Affordab/e employee housing should be made availab/e through private efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail with appropriate restrictions. 5.4 Residentia/ growth should keep pace with the marketp/ace demands for a full range of housing types. 5.5 The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded. Additiona/ employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites throughout the community. Sub-section 6.4 of the Vail Land Use Plan outlines the definitions of Land Use Categories referenced on the Land Use map: CO — Community Office This area is to include primarily office uses of all types. Some limited commercial uses, such as retail businesses; including general merchandise, appare/ and accessories and auto service facilities would a/so be permitted. LRMP - Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an Included in this category are those properties which are identified as being included in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master P/an boundaries. Properties /ocated within this /and use category shall be encouraged to redeve/op, per the Master P/an recommendations, as it has been found that it is necessary in order for Vail to remain a competitive four-season resort. Uses and activities for these areas are intended to encourage a safe, convenient and an aesthetically-pleasing guest experience. The range of uses and activities appropriate in the Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an (LRMP) land use category may include skier and resort services, ski lifts, ski trails, base facilities, public restrooms, ticket sa/es, clubs, public p/azas, open spaces, parking and /oading/delivery facilities/structures, public utilities, residential, lodges, accommodation units, deed restricted employee housing, retail businesses, professional and business offices, persona/ services, and restaurant uses. Sub-section 8.3.0 of the Vail Land Use Plan outlines the amendments procedures for proposed changes to the Plan. The amendment process is one which is intended to assure the Plan's effectiveness with periodic updates to reflect current thinking and changing market conditions. The process includes amendments which may be initiated in any of the following three ways: A. By the Community Deve/opment Department B. By the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission or Town Council C. By the Private Sector 6 Pursuant to Sub-section 8.3.A, in part, (an application initiated by the Community Development Department), "The Community Deve/opment Department should update and revise the P/an every three to five years, whenever possib/e. However, if the plan is not updated within such time frame, this shall not jeopardize the validity of the plan. This should include analysis of the goa/s and policies; update of the forecasting mode/ and review and revision of the Land Use Plan map. The Community Deve/opment Department would then make recommendation for proposed changes to the P/anning and Environmental Commission where these changes would then be considered in a public hearing format. The P/anning and Environmental Commission would then make recommendations to the Town Council, which would a/so ho/d a public hearing on the proposed changes. If adopted, the changes would then become a part of the P/an. " An amendment to the Vail Land Use Plan shall be approved by the Vail Town Council upon passage of a resolution. Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (in part) 4.1 Underlying Physica/ Framework of Lionshead The Lionshead resort area (that portion of the study area north of Gore Creek) is a mixed-use urban environment with severa/ discernible /and- use sub-areas, or "hubs" (see Map N). A/though the hubs overlap somewhat, there is no consistent and comprehensive pedestrian connection between them. The primary goa/ of the master plan is to create a visually interesting and functionally efficient pedestrian environment that connects the hubs to create a cohesive and memorab/e resort environment. 4.1.5 West Lionshead — Residential/Mixed-Use Hub The western end of Lionshead, currently undeve/oped, is home to parking lots, the Vail Associates service yard, the Vail sanitation plant, the o/d town shops, a former gas station, the Vail Professiona/ Building, and Cascade Crossing. This area of Lionshead is generally under utilized and from an aesthetic standpoint is not in keeping with what the Town would like to see Lionshead become as it redeve/ops in the coming years. The Town of Vail does place a high value on maintaining the office and retail areas in West Lionshead and any redeve/opment should reasonably increase the square footage of existing office and have "no net /oss" of retail square footage in West Lionshead. With their recent acquisition of additional properties in this area, Vail Resorts has the opportunity to bring lift service to this part of Lionshead. Lift service brings with it great potentia/ for the re- deve/opment of this area and in doing so expand all of Lionshead to the west with improved pedestrian connections, new retail and office activity and other improvements. While lift access will certainly energize this area during the winter months, attention 7 should be given to creating a year-round attraction within this area of Lionshead (see detailed plan recommendations in Chapter 5) The master plan recommends that this hub become a residential/ mixed use area with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both the /oca/ community and our guests. Appropriate uses could include high density residentia/ deve/opment, lodging, community and visitor based office and retail space, employee housing and parking, bus or transit functions and a ski lift connection to Vail Mountain. The catalyst for this mixed use hub is ski lift access to Vail Mountain. Consideration should be given to integrating employee housing into the redeve/opment of West Lionshead in accordance with the Town's emp/oyee housing policies and regulations. To the extent possib/e deve/opment patterns in this area should ref/ect north-south orientation of buildings, visual penetrations to the mountain, and a pedestrian oriented environment. The degree of north-south building orientation may be difficult given the re/atively narrow east-west orientation of this area. In addition, the introduction of ski lift access in this /ocation creates a catalyst for an structured public parking facility. All service and delivery demands created by deve/opment in this area shall be accommodated on-site. The site will continue to accommodate the existing and potentially expanded functions of the Vail sanitation plant. The mountain service yard could be reduced in size, as some functions can be moved to /ess central locations. It may a/so be possib/e to relocate the entire mountain service yard to a new location in the West Lionshead area which would allow for greater f/exibility in the redeve/opment of this site. However as the area deve/ops it is critica/ that new uses be connected to the primary pedestrian corridors and that they be served by the Town of Vail in-town transit system. 4.5 Public Transportation An efficient transit system is critica/ to the character and environmental quality of any pedestrian-oriented resort. Goa/s identified by the master plan regarding transit include: 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead West Lionshead consists of the West Day Lot, the Vail Associates service center, the sanitation plant, the Holy Cross /ot, the former gas station site, the Vail Professiona/ Building, and Cascade Crossing. Because it is an area of potentially significant growth, it is important that it be fully integrated into the Town of Vail transit system. The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking distance to the ski yard (1200 feet). With a mixed use deve/opment in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residentia/ deve/opment, transit service to this area and interconnections to other porta/s will be critica/ to deve/op in the future. In addition, the update of the Vail 0 Transportation Master P/an shall provide direction on the ultimate location of a Lionshead Transit Facility a/ong with needed interconnections between ski porta/s, regiona/ transit stops, and other transportation modes. The addition of a ski lift in this area would make this area more viab/e to redeve/opment as it would be within the acceptable walking distance of a lift (1,200 feet). 4.5.2 Maximum Efficiency and Utilization The following recommendations are made to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the Lionshead transit connections in anticipation of future redeve/opment in the area: 4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop It is recommended that the Lionshead regiona/ transit stop, currently located at the Lionshead P/ace cul-de-sac, be re/ocated to the proposed north day lot transportation center. This will provide a Lionshead connection between the regiona/ transit system and the Town of Vail transit system. ln addition, visitors and employees coming to Lionshead by regional bus will arrive at a defined portal instead of the current "back door" on Lionshead P/ace. Finally, this will remove the /arge regiona/ buses from West Lionshead Circ/e and Lionshead P/ace. It may be possib/e to locate e/ements of a regiona/ transit stop in the West Lionshead area in conjunction with a new ski lift and parking facility. However, given its /ocation on the periphery of Lionshead, this area may not be the most viable /ocation for a regiona/ transit stop. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for skier drop-off, private shutt/e vans and Town of Vail in-town buses should be included in the design of the ski lift and parking facility. In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master P/an. In addition, the Town initiated a deve/opment competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure redeve/opment, which would include a transit facility. It is anticipated that the Transportation Master P/an update a/ong with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parking Structure redeve/opment process will provide direction on the ultimate /ocation for a Lionshead Transit Facility and/or the type of transit facilities that may be necessary in West Lionshead. 4. 6 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation 4.6.2 South Frontage Road Recommendations outlined be/ow address potential re-alignment of portions of the frontage road, ingress and egress improvements, bicyc/e/ pedestrian improvements, and visual improvements. For a detailed discussion of capacity and the impacts of future deve/opment on the frontage road, see the traffic impact study contained in appendix A. Figure 4-9 depicts potential redeve/opment without the realignment of the Frontage Road while Figure 4-9a depicts redeve/opment with a partial realignment 9 of the Frontage Road. 4.6.2.1 Potentia/ Realignment The concept of realigning the South Frontage Road at the western end of the study area grew out of public discussions about /and deve/opment and traffic f/ow in West Lionshead. Re/ative to traffic f/ow, realignment will remove the conflict that now exists between through- traffic and mountain service vehic/es (snow-cats and snowmobiles) entering and exiting the Vail Associates service yard. Realignment will position the road to the north of most new deve/opment, thus reducing the potentia/ for conflicting turning movements. Regarding future /and use, the realignment of South Frontage Road will allow the west day lot and the service yard to be combined into a contiguous deve/opment parcel. This is an important consideration for the deve/opment conceptually depicted in figure 4-9a, and it would be necessary if the service yard property is used for a secondary public parking facility or other uses. Any existing parking on the West Day Lot must be replaced within the Lionshead study area. Through the Transportation Master P/an update it is anticipated that a significant traffic contro/ device will need to be installed in the West Lionshead area. Such a device may include a round about. Specific considerations regarding realignment are. a. Proposed Alignment The proposed realignment of the South Frontage Road is depicted in figure 4-9a. Critica/ design issues include the width of the road and the radius of the curves. Both of these factors will be important in reducing the speed of vehic/es entering the Lionshead area and the amount of /and consumed by the two curved road sections. Cooperation between property owners, deve/opers, the Town of Vail, and the Co/orado Department of Transportation will be necessary to implement the realignment of the Frontage Road. b. West Lionshead Circle Connection It is proposed that West Lionshead Circle connect back to the frontage road at the west side of the Vail Spa. The alignment depicted in figure 4-9a terminates perpendicular to the frontage road and does not require the acquisition of private property. A new parce/ of deve/opable /and, suitab/e for offices or non- resort retail, would be created on the southeast corner of this intersection. c. Forest Road Connection 10 Forest Road could be realigned to cross through the newly created deve/opment parcel, providing access to that site and connecting at right ang/es to the frontage road. Another a/ternative that should be considered is to connect Forest Road to West Lionshead Circ/e via the existing Frontage Road right- of-way. d. Transit and Emergency Vehic/e Corridor A transit and emergency vehic/e corridor should remain in the existing alignment of the frontage road. This connection is necessary to provide a through- transit route to the west end of Lionshead and a/so keeps in place the existing utility corridor. e. Feasibility of Realignment The ability to realign the frontage road will be heavily influenced by costs, CDOT (Co/orado Department of Transportation), and the Federal highway administration. Future west Lionshead deve/opments will require significant upgrades and widening of South Frontage Road, potentially including the widening or reconstruction of the bridge over Red Sandstone Creek. The cost of realigning the frontage road is in addition to the mandatory costs of improving the road. Future Frontage Road Re-alignment The opportunity may exist to re-locate the Frontage Road the full length of the West Lionshead p/anning area. The benefit of this a/ternative would be to eliminate the "Frontage Road barrier" between the Holy Cross site and the Vail Professiona/ Building. While this a/ternative would require coordination with other surrounding /and owners, it could warrant further study and evaluation in the future. 4.8.3 Public Parking 4.8.3.3 Potential New Parking Sites b. West Lionshead The construction of a new public parking facility at the west end of Lionshead has been a p/anning consideration since the completion of the Vail Transportation Master plan in 1991. This site is currently undeve/oped (except for the Vail Associates maintenance yard) and is /arge enough to meet projected parking demand. It is well located in re/ation to the potential new eastbound 1-70 access ramps. The viability of a new public parking facility in this /ocation would be enhanced by bringing lift service to this area. 11 The construction of a new public parking facility would address the existing deficiency of off-street parking on peak days and the shifting demand of parking created by the introduction of a new ski lift in West Lionshead. It is anticipated that the new public parking structure would contain a approximately 400 public parking spaces, which would be in excess of any parking requirements generated by proposed deve/opment. The update of the Vail Transportation P/an should provide fina/ direction on the /ocation and quantity of additiona/ public parking spaces in the Town of Vail. The location of additional public parking should consider where parking is most optima/ for both guests and employees, year round utilization, mountain operations, and overall traffic circulation. Given the /ocation for this parking facility, it had been assumed that regular transit or shutt/e service would be necessary because of its distance from the retail core area and the ski yard (greater than a 1200-foot walking radius). However, the /ocation of the parking structure would be proximate to the new lift and as such the need for regular shutt/e service would be minimized. However, some provisions for bus stops and/or a transit facility should be considered for the parking structure. 4.9 Housing 4.9.4 Potentia/ Housing Sites Following are specific sites that have been identified as suitab/e for loca/s and employee housing (see Map Vl�. 4.9.4.3 Vail Associates Service Yard Holy Cross Site, Vail Professiona/ Building, Cascade Crossing, North Day Lot, and the former gas station site All redeve/opment in West Lionshead will need to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements. In order to create activity and vibrancy in West Lionshead it is appropriate to include some dispersed employee housing opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed deve/opments in the area consistent with these policies. Perhaps the most promising /ocations to replace the Sunbird affordab/e housing project and to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements for new employee housing generation in Lionshead are the North Day Lot, Vail Associates service yard, and Holy Cross site. However, housing is not the only use these three properties will need to support. The North Day lot is considered to be the preferred /ocation for a significant housing 12 project in Lionshead to rep/ace the Sunbird affordab/e housing project and provide housing for new employee generation. The North Day Lot may a/so need to accommodate a transit center on the ground /eve/ of the deve/opment site. Additionally, it may be necessary to deve/op a higher revenue-generating product on a portion of the Vail Associates service yard, Holy Cross, Vail Professiona/ Building, and Cascade Crossing sites in order to defray the cost of road and infrastructure improvements. In p/anning the site, the following issues need to be considered: a. Densitv The site offers a unique opportunity to achieve significant density. While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the overall character of Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housing potential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard deve/opment parameters. First, it may be appropriate to allow for a greater overall building height than is otherwise allowed under the Lionshead Architectura/ Design Guidelines. Any increase in building height will need to be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Town of Vail, and any eventua/ building height will still need to be visually appropriate for this /ocation. Second, it is recommended that the standards for density (units per acre) be increased at this /ocation to allow for a greater number of emp/oyee housing units. Third, it may be appropriate to reduce the parking requirements for emp/oyee housing at this /ocation. 5.17 West Day Lot/ Vail Associates Service Yard/ Holy Cross Site/Gas Station Site /Vail Professional Building/ Cascade Crossing P/anning for the western end of Lionshead must consider two different scenarios: the realignment of South Frontage Road and its retention in the existing alignment. While the introduction of lift service is viab/e in either of these Frontage Road a/ternatives, site design will vary depending upon what happens to the Frontage Road alignment. See Figures 4-9a, and 4-9b for the Frontage Road realignment a/ternatives. Notwithstanding these different Frontage Road scenarios there should be an increase of existing office square footage and "no net /oss" of retail square footage as a result of the redeve/opment of these parce/s. Higher densities and building heights may be appropriate in this area, particularly to encourage the deve/opment of employee housing. However, any deve/opment must meet the overall character and visual intent of the master plan and be compatib/e with the adjacent existing development of the Marriott and the Vail Spa. 13 As compared to a separate, free-standing portal, West Lionshead is considered a part of the greater Lionshead area. In order for this area to be successful, it is important to have a strong pedestrian connection with the rest of Lionshead. A strong connection a/ong the Gore Creek corridor already exists. Streetscape improvements along West Lionshead Circ/e between Concert Hall Plaza (currently the western end of Lionshead retail influence) and the Ritz-Carlton Residences will strengthen existing conditions, and in doing so, improve the viability of mixed uses in West Lionshead. Improvements to street lighting, walking surfaces, seating areas and public art are just some examp/es of what could strengthen this corridor and in doing so further integrate this area with the rest of Lionshead. The deve/opment of a strong pedestrian connection between the Lionshead Core area and the western side of Lionshead will encourage pedestrian activity in this area and in doing so will energize all of West Lionshead. During the winter months the ski lift and associated parking will generate significant pedestrian traffic and activity. However, consideration should be given to how West Lionshead can be an active and vibrant place year-round. This could be accomplished in any number of ways. For examp/e, quality architecture and the creation of appealing outdoor spaces in and of itse/f will encourage peop/e to visit this area. This could be reinforced by a well-crafted program of specia/ty retailers, offices, and restaurants. An active program of public art, residential units that are used for "artists in residence", a culinary school, improved access to and utilization of Gore Creek or Red Sandstone Creek for fishing or other purposes or specific recreation features such as a climbing wall are just some examples of design e/ements or land uses that could create a catalyst for activity. In conjunction with any application to deve/opment a new ski lift, a retail/commercial market study which analyzes the area for the appropriate amount of square footage of retail/commercia/ that should be included in the redeve/opment of West Lionshead shall be provided. It is assumed that the deve/opment standards of Lionshead Mixed Use 1 or 2 will guide the design of redeve/opment in this area. Notwithstanding the height allowances of these zone districts, building height and massing shall be responsive to the Gore Creek corridor, the Interstate, and how building massing transitions at the western end of Lionshead. Buildings at the westernmost end of West Lionshead shall gradually "step down" from the maximum allowab/e height limits of the Lionshead Mixed Use zone districts. Figure 5-25 provides a genera/ depiction of how building height shall gradually lower at the western end of this study area. The intent of these height standards is that building height reduces by entire f/oor leve/s in the /ocations as generally depicted on Figure 5-25. Notwithstanding the height allowances depicted on Figure 5-25, buildings fronting directly a/ong Gore Creek and the western end of Lionshead shall express no more than three to four leve/s before "stepping back" to taller building mass. On the Interstate side of this area building design shall be articulated to avoid /arge expanses of shear/unbroken wall planes. 14 b. Frontape Road Realipnment behind the Maintenance Yard and Holy Cross site The greatest benefit of this realignment a/ternative is that it results in one very large and contiguous deve/opment parce/ and in doing so integrates the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross site with the West Day Lot by removal of the barrier created by the existing Frontage Road alignment. It a/so creates the best pedestrian environment in creating an extension of the Lionshead Retail area in that it provides the potentia/ to establish a convenient and desirable pedestrian connection to the rest of Lionshead. With this alternative the most viab/e site for a public parking facility would still be the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parce/s. With the re- location of the Frontage Road lift access out of the o/d gas station site would not require a grade separated pedestrian crossing to the Maintenance Yard/Holy Cross parce/s. However, a grade separated crossing over the re-located Frontage Road would be needed to link the Holy Cross site with the Vail Professional Building. This a/ternative would a/so present the opportunity for re/ocating and/or enhancing Red Sandstone Creek to make it more accessib/e to the community and an aesthetically pleasing water feature. One possibility may be to pond the creek just south of the 1-70 corridor and diverting all or a portion of the flow underneath the new Frontage Road in order to bring "live water" through the western end of the Ho/y Cross site. Any modification or enhancement to the creek corridor would be subject to U. S. Army Corp of Engineers approval. A strong east-west oriented pedestrian corridor with ground f/oor retail uses would be necessary to create a strong connection between this area and the rest of Lionshead. V. REVIEW CRITERIA Staff is proposing the Land Use Plan map amendments, pursuant to Section 8.3.A Community Development Department Amendments, Vail Land Use Plan, for the reasons listed below, corresponding to each of the three subject properties: 1031 South Frontaqe Road West -"Cascade Crossinq" (Future "Ever Vail") Consistency with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan On February 6, 2007, the Vail Town Council adopted Resolution 4, Series of 2007, amending the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries to include 1031 South Frontage Road West (See Attachment E: Map A Study Area). In doing so, the property at 1031 South Frontage Road became regulated by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, in particular Sections listed above (Section IV of this memorandum). Therefore, this land use amendment provides consistency between the Land Use Map and the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan document. 953 South Frontaqe Road West -"Vail Professional Buildinq" (Future "Ever VaiP') 15 Consistency with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan On February 6, 2007, the Vail Town Council adopted Resolution 4, Series of 2007, amending the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries to include 953 South Frontage Road West (See Attachment E: Map A Study Area). In doing so, the property at 953 South Frontage Road became regulated by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, in particular Sections listed above (Section IV of this memorandum). Therefore, this land use amendment provides consistency between the Land Use Map and the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan document. 1000 South Frontaqe Road West -"Glen Lvon Office Buildinq" Land Use Planning The current land use designation of the Glen Lyon Office Building property, Community Office, is simply defined in the Vail Land Use Plan as follows: This area is to include primarily office uses of all types. Some limited commercial uses, such as retail businesses; including general merchandise, appare/ and accessories and auto service facilities would a/so be permitted. The current designation does not provide site-specific guidance or recommendations for development or redevelopment of the property beyond the above definition. Therefore, Staff believes that the proposed land use amendment of the Glen Lyon Office Building to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, consistent with the adjacent properties, will create a consistent framework for redevelopment of this neighborhood by bringing all three properties under the standards and recommendations set forth in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Connectivity Staff believes the proposed land use amendment of the Glen Lyon Office Building to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, consistent with the adjacent properties, will guide development in a pattern of harmony that will facilitate visual and physical connectivity between the properties. By creating a consistent pattern of land use in the neighborhood, the Town will have more latitude to encourage and facilitate connectivity in site design through the following recommendations set forth in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan: 0 4.3.1 Visua/ Connections — As deve/opment and redeve/opment occur in Lionshead, it will be vita/ to protect visua/ connections to the ski mountain. These visual re/ationships strengthen the identity of Lionshead as an alpine resort and provide a visual reference that helps Lionshead visitors to find their way throught the core. Visua/ connection to the natura/ environment should be established utilizing the following techniques: 4.3.1.1 View Corridors and 4.3.1.2 North-South Orientation of Buildings. 16 0 4.3.2 Physica/ Connections — Physica/ connections to the natural environment are essentia/ to the experiential quality of a mountain resort. There are several ways to achieve a physica/ connection in addition to creating north-south oriented streets �such as]: 4.3.2.1 Landscape and Green be/t Corridors, 4.3.2.2 Skier Bridge, and 4.3.2.3 Access to the South Side of Gore Creek. 0 4.5 Public Transportation — An efficient transit system is critica/ to the character and environmenta/ quality of any pedestrian-oriented resort. Goa/s identified by the master plan regarding transit include: 4.5.1 Connection to West Lionshead (in part) The West Lionshead properties are at the outside edge of the acceptable walking distance to the ski yard. With a mixed use deve/opment in the area which integrates a ski portal, retail space, office space and residentia/ deve/opment, transit service to this area and interconnections to the other porta/s will be critica/ to deve/op in the future. • Proximity to adjacent re-development / site design The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan calls for the re-alignment of the south frontage road from the current location to a configuration parallel to I-70, along the north property lines of the properties located at 1031 South Frontage Road "Vail Professional Building" and 953 South Frontage Road, "Vail Professional Building." The proposed re-alignment will facilitate a land swap between CDOT and the property owners of 1031 and 953 South Frontage Road. The land swap will place the Glen Lyon Office building property (1000 South Frontage Road) directly abutting 1031 and 953 South Frontage Road, where the properties are today separated by the South Frontage Road Right-of-way. With the proposed development of "EverVail" abutting the Glen Lyon Office Building property, as a result of the road re-alignment, Staff believes the change in land use designation for all three properties will facilitate consistent design and fluid development in the new planned neighborhood. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval for the proposed Land Use Plan map amendments to the Vail Town Council. Staff's recommendation is based upon review of criteria outlined in Section V of this memorandum. Should the Planning and Environmental choose to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council, Staff recommends the Commission makes the following motion: "The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission recommends approva/ to the Vail Town Council to review the Vail Land Use P/an map, pursuant to Section 8-3, Vail Land Use P/an to allow for a change in the /and use 17 designation from Community Office to Lionshead Redeve/opment Master P/an for properties known as "Cascade Crossing'; "Vail Professional Building" (Future "Ever Vail'), and "G/en Lyon Office Building" located at 953, 1031 and 1000 South Frontage Road West, for reasons stated in Section V of Staff inemorandum dated August 11, 2008." Should the Planning and Environmental choose to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council, based on the reasons stated in Section V of Staff inemorandum dated August 11, 2008 and testimony, Staff recommends the Commission makes the following findings: (1) That the amendment is consistent with the adopted goa/s, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and compatib/e with the deve/opment objectives of the town; and (2) That the amendment is compatib/e with and suitab/e to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and (3) That the amendment promotes the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality (Section 12-3-7 Vail Town Code -in part). VII. ATTACHMENTS A. Subject Property Existing Land Use Map B. 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'- � '- r E c E � � `m m � � � t r ��.�'� . ., y r 3� r� 8� 8 5 a o° � a� ., L �, �����1���������r • � � � \� m � { � ��� � � �`:� m 20 l t � �� � t ���,� �� ��, � =��r, �� �.;:. � ' s °;� �, ;'' Fs�? 0 :'�3 F§� ��� _�tl .-y�J �rni ��� `_� �� �# O�J g`e �F 2 Q � F � 0 0 N {n ti � �"" � � � o $ � � � ��_, ATTACHMENT C: PEC minutes of December 11, 2006 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING ,• December 11, 2006 T�WN�FYA� ' 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME MEMBERS PRESENT Doug Calull Dicic Cleveland Bill Jewitt Rollie Kjesbo Bill Pierce Site Visits• None Public Hearing — Town Council Chambers MEMBERS ABSENT Chas Bernhardt Anne Gunion 2. A request for a final recon7mendation of a proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Ainendment of the Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopmei7t Master Plan, to amend the Lionshead Study Area Boundaries, and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, to include the study "West Lionshead" area, generally located at 646, 862, 890, 923, 934, 953, 1000, and 1031 South Frontage Road West/Lot 54 and Tract K of Glen Lyon Subdivision, Tracts C and D, Vail Village Filing 2, and several unplatted parcels (a more complete legal description is available at the Commuiuty Development Departinent), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC06-0008) Applicant: Vail Resorts Developinent Coinpany, Towi7 of Vail, and Glei7 Lyon Office Building General Partnership Planner: Warren Cainpbell ACTION: Recommendation of Approval MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cleveland VOTE: 4-1-0 Warren Can7pbell presented an overview of the application and the staff memoranduin. Jay Peterson, representing Vail Resorts, made a presentation on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Peterson gave a brief presentation on the lustory of the application and the revisions made to the proposed amendment in response to the input received to date. 21 There was no public comment. Dicic Cleveland inquired about the appropriateness of the inforination illustrated on Figure 5-25 and the ability of the Comnussion to enforce the height differences shown oi7 a proposed project. He believed that the height of any future buildii7gs needed to be responsive to the site. Warren Campbell stated that he believed Figure 5-25 would be adequate for the Master Plan in allowing the Cominission and architects flexibility in interpreting the steppii7g of a proposed building in height as it went west. Bill Jewitt expressed coi7cerns about tall buildings on the west side of Red Sandstone Creek. He believes that the proposed amendment fails to meet the criteria in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master. Mr. Jewitt would rather see an SDD for tlus area of Town rather that a master planned approach to development. Bill Pierce expressed concerns that the lines on the figures crossed the South Frontage Road and thus affected the Glen Lyon Office Building site. The lines on the plans will be amended. Doug Cahill aslced to see that the tapering down of the buildings taper down to four stories inaxiinuin on t11e west eild of the inaster plan area. Warren Campbell referenced the proposed figures and inaps and recoinmended that the illustrations be amended to reflect the concerns of the Commission with regard to building hei�ht. 22 ATTACHMENT D: Council minutes of February 6, 2007 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 6, 2007 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Rod Slifer. Members present: Rod Slifer, Mayor Kent Logan G reg M offet Kim Newbury Mark Gordon Kevin Foley Not present: Farrow Hitt, Mayor Pro-Tem Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The eleventh item on the agenda was Resolution 4, Series of 2007, a resolution to amend Chapter 4, Recommendations - Overall Study Area and Chapter 5, Detailed Plan Recommendations, LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan, pursuant to Section 2.8, Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan, LionsHead Redevelopment Master Plan, to include two new parcels and amend the text of the Master Plan for the area identified as "West LionsHead." Senior Planner Warren Campbell explained that on December 11, 2006, the PEC forwarded a recommendation of approval by a vote of 4-1-0 (Jewitt opposed), to Council for amendments outlined in Resolution 4, Series of 2007. The purpose of the amendment would establish the basis by which West LionsHead could be redeveloped with a skier gondola in the location of the former gas station site and the development of mixed use areas, including housing, retail, and office spaces, to create a new portal to the mountain with all the typical skier services. Another aspect of the proposed redevelopment includes the possible relocation of the South Frontage Road. At the January 2, 2007, hearing Council directed staff to remove Tract K and the other parcels proposed for inclusion within the LionHead Redevelopment Master Plan by the town from the proposed text amendments. Staff made those changes to the proposed amendment leaving only two parcels proposed for addition into West LionsHead. Campbell gave a presentation regarding the concerns expressed by Council at the afternoon work session regarding employee housing, building height, and transit. Gordon asked for wording making additional office space a requirement. The resolution included the wording, "no net loss", however, he wished that the Master Plan encourage additional office space. Representing Vail Resorts, Keith Fernandez, said he would be amicable to considering a reasonable increase in office space. Foley clarified the proposed additional lift would not 23 increase actual skier numbers, just adjust where Vail Mountain is accessed by skiers. Foley said he did not believe the proposal could continue without a Simba Run underpass and desired stronger language regarding the need for Simba Run in conjunction with any redevelopment in West LionsHead. Representing Vail Resorts Development Company, Jack Hunn reported LionsHead was used for 45% of all skier mountain access. He said development of West LionsHead could possibly result in more skier days as there would be an increase in the overall bed base in the town. Gordon encouraged including children's services in the project as it may help to eliminate congestion at Golden Peak. Moffet expressed concern the housing requirement for the parcel was being moved elsewhere. Representing the applicant, Tom Braun said Vail Resorts remained committed to providing employee housing. Foley moved to table the resolution with Newbury seconding. The motion failed, 4-2, with Logan and Foley voting in favor. Gordon moved to approve the resolution with amendments to the text. Logan seconded. The proposed amendments to the text included changes to Sections 4.1.5, West LionsHead - Residential/Mixed Use Hub and 5.17, West Day Lot/Vail Associates Service Yard/Holy Cross Site/Gas Station Site/Vail Professional Building/Cascade Crossing to have the language state there should be "no net loss" of retail but an increase in office space. Amendments to Section 4.6.7, Simba Run, strengthened the language to identify the need for the Simba Run underpass with any redevelopment in West LionsHead. The final amendment to the text occurred in Section 4.9.4.3, Vail Associates Service Yard, Holy Cross Site, Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, North Day Lot, and the former filling station site, which changes the text to encourage the dispersal of employee housing throughout the redevelopment. Representing the Vail Village Homeowners Association Jim Lamont clarified TIF from the proposal could be used for a Simba Run underpass. The motion passed 5-1, Foley opposed. 24 � � r L �� � - � � �� � ATTACHMENT E: Map A Study Area (Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Area) _2 _ x rn k 4 N C Q { ,� n 2a A I r r � ar y 'C ,-d;A y � � + r '`+r-,,, . � f tJ ���.� u ,�l�: �r � i j ` � ,�� �-�---�---„-�—�,--_ - f+�� ��'P � �� � '' � � ' �! 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We believe it malces sense to include the GLOB property in the Lionshead Redevelopinent Master Plan area as the logical extension of the plaiu7ing area. Additionally, we support owners of the GLOB property in their pursuit of an amendinent to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan for the GLOB properties ii7clusion in the master plan area and any future application to rezone the property to Lionshead Mixed Use 2. We believe the eventual rezoning of the GLOB property to Lionshead Mixed Use 2 will allow Vail Resorts and the GLOB ownership to redevelop and plan our properties more creatively and efficiently and in the best interest of both parties. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thanlc you, Tom . ►. f I i i f` ° f i Vail Resorts Development Company 137 Benchmark Road Avon, CO 81620 (o) 970-754-2544 (m) 970-470-1062 Tm iller1 @va ilresorts.com . . . 26 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: August 11, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations amendments to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface development regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080023) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Bill Gibson I. SUMMARY The Applicant, Town of Vail, is requesting a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for a prescribed regulations amendment to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface development regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Staff is recommending the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval of the proposed amendments based upon the criteria found in Section VI of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The Applicant, Town of Vail, is requesting a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for a prescribed regulations amendment to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface development regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. In Colorado, many properties have been severed into surface estates and mineral estates, which may be owned separately. Recognizing that development of a surface estate may affect the development of a mineral estate, the State of Colorado adopted statutes requiring that notification of certain surface developments be given to affected mineral estate owners. The proposed regulation amendment will bring the Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations into conformance with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS). The proposed regulation amendment includes the addition of the following text to the Town's zoning and subdivision regulations: 12-3-10: Notification of Surface Development It shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide notice of any application for development to any mineral estate owners and the Town of Vail in accordance with the provisions of Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. It shall a/so be the sole responsibility of the applicant to certify that said notice was provided to the mineral estate owner pursuant to Subsection 24-65.5103-1, Colorado Revised Statutes. 13-1-8: Notification of Surface Development It shall be the sole responsibility of the subdivider to provide notice of any application for development to any mineral estate owners and the Town of Vail in accordance with the provisions of Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Co/orado Revised Statutes. It shall a/so be the sole responsibility of the subdivider to certify that said notice was provided to the mineral estate owner pursuant to Subsection 24-65.5103-1, Co/orado Revised Statutes. III. BACKGROUND In 2001, the State of Colorado adopted Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. The intent of this legislation is as follows: "The genera/ assembly recognizes that the surface estate and the mineral estate area separate and distinct interests in real property and that one may be severed from the other. The general assembly further recognizes that if the surface estate and mineral estate are severed, the owners of these estates shall be entit/ed to the notice specified in Section 31-23-215 or 34-60-106 (14), C.R. S. It is the intent of the genera/ assembly that this article provide a streamlined procedure for providing notice to owners of mineral interests concerning independent surface deve/opment. Further, it is the intent of the genera/ assembly to include /oca/ governments in the notification process without creating additional liabilities for local governments. " The Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations currently do not include provisions addressing the notification of mineral interest owners as required by Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. IV. ROLES OF REVIEWING BODIES Order of Review: Generally, text amendment applications will be reviewed by the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Commission will forward a recommendation to the Town Council. The Town Council will then review the text amendment application. � Planning and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for the review of a text amendment application, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, and forwarding of a recommendation to the Town Council. Design Review Board: The Design Review Board has no review authority over a text amendment to the Vail Town Code. Town Council: The Town Council is responsible for final approval, approval with modifications, or denial of a text amendment application, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code. The Town Council has the authority to hear and decide appeals from any decision, determination, or interpretation by the Planning and Environmental Commission and/or Design Review Board. The Town Council may also call up a decision of the Planning and Environmental Commission and/or Design Review Board. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Staff believes the following documents are relevant to the review of this proposal: TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS Chapter 12-1, Title, Purpose and Applicability (in part) Section 12-1-2: Purpose A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of promoting the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that will conserve and enhance its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residentia/ community of high quality. 8. Specific: These regulations are intended to achieve the following more specific purposes: 1. To provide public facilities. for adequate light, air, sanitation, drainage, and 2. To secure safety from fire, panic, f/ood, ava/anche, accumulation of snow, and other dangerous conditions. 3. To promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation and to /essen congestion in the streets. 4. To promote adequate and appropriately located off street parking and /oading facilities. 5. To conserve and maintain established community qualities and economic values. 6. To encourage a harmonious, convenient, workab/e re/ationship among /and uses, consistent with municipa/ deve/opment objectives. 7. To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of the /and with structures. 8. To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the town. 9. To conserve and protect wildlife, streams, woods, hillsides, and other desirab/e natura/ features. 10. To assure adequate open space, recreation opportunities, and other amenities and facilities conducive to desired living quarters. 11. To otherwise provide for the growth of an orderly and viab/e community. Chapter 12-3: Administration and Enforcement: (in part) 12-3-7: AMENDMENT: C. Criteria and Findings: 2. Prescribed Regulations Amendment: a. Factors, Enumerated: Before acting on an application for an amendment to the regulations prescribed in this tit/e, the planning and environmental commission and town council shall consider the following factors with respect to the requested text amendment: 1. The extent to which the text amendment furthers the genera/ and specific purposes of the zoning regulations; and 2. The extent to which the text amendment would better implement and better achieve the applicab/e e/ements of the adopted goa/s, objectives, and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and is compatible with the deve/opment objectives of the town; and 3. The extent to which the text amendment demonstrates how conditions have substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how the existing regulation is no /onger appropriate or is inapplicab/e; and 4. The extent to which the text amendment provides a harmonious, convenient, workab/e re/ationship among /and use regulations consistent with municipa/ deve/opment objectives; and 5. Such other factors and criteria the commission and/or council deem applicable to the proposed text amendment. TITLE 13: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 13-1-2: PURPO SE: A. Statutory Authority: The subdivision regulations contained in this Tit/e have been prepared and enacted in accordance with Co/orado Revised Statutes tit/e 31, article 23, for the purpose of promoting the hea/th, safety and we/fare of the present and future inhabitants of the Town. 8. Goa/s: To these ends, these regulations are intended to protect the environment, to ensure efficient circulation, adequate improvements, sufficient open space and in general, to assist the orderly, efficient and integrated deve/opment of the Town. These regulations a/so provide for the proper arrangement of streets and ensure proper distribution of 4 population. The regulations a/so coordinate the need for public services with governmental improvement programs. Standards for design and construction of improvements are hereby set forth to ensure adequate and convenient traffic circulation, utilities, emergency access, drainage, recreation and light and air. A/so intended is the improvement of /and records and surveys, plans and p/ats and to safeguard the interests of the public and subdivider and provide consumer protection for the purchaser,� and to regulate other matters as the Town P/anning and Environmental Commission and Town Council may deem necessary in order to protect the best interests of the public. C. Specific Purposes: These regulations are further intended to serve the following specific purposes: 1. To inform each subdivider of the standards and criteria by which deve/opment proposa/s will be evaluated, and to provide information as to the type and extent of improvements required. 2. To provide for the subdivision of property in the future without conflict with deve/opment on adjacent /and. 3. To protect and conserve the value of /and throughout the Municipality and the value of buildings and improvements on the /and. 4. To ensure that subdivision of property is in compliance with the Town's zoning ordinances, to achieve a harmonious, convenient, workable re/ationship among /and uses, consistent with Town deve/opment objectives. 5. To guide public and private policy and action in order to provide adequate and efficient transportation, water, sewage, schoo/s, parks, playgrounds, recreation, and other public requirements and facilities and generally to provide that public facilities will have sufficient capacity to serve the proposed subdivision. 6. To provide for accurate /ega/ descriptions of newly subdivided /and and to establish reasonable and desirable construction design standards and procedures. 7. To prevent the pollution of air, streams and ponds, to assure adequacy of drainage facilities, to safeguard the water tab/e and to encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the Town in order to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the community and the value of the /and. 13-1-7: VARIANCES AND AMENDMENTS: B. Amendment Procedure: Amendments to the provisions of this Tit/e shall follow the procedures outlined in Section 12-3-7 of this Code. VI. REVIEW CRITERIA 1. The extent to which the text amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations; and The proposed regulation amendments to the Town's zoning and subdivision regulations will help ensure the coordinated development of surface and mineral estates within the Town of Vail. Additionally, the 5 proposed regulation amendment will bring the Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations into conformance with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed regulation amendment is consistent with the purposes of the Town's Zoning Regulation's as outlined in Section V above. 2. The extent to which the text amendment would better implement and better achieve the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives, and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the Town; and The proposed regulation amendments to the Town's zoning and subdivision regulations will help ensure the coordinated development of surface and mineral estates within the Town of Vail. Additionally, the proposed regulation amendment will bring the Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations into conformance with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed regulation amendment will better implement and better achieve the adopted goals, objectives and policies of the Town's Zoning Regulations and Comprehensive Master Plan as outlined in Section V above. 3. The extent to which the text amendment demonstrates how conditions have substantially changed since the adoption of the subject regulation and how the existing regulation is no longer appropriate or is inapplicable; and In 2001, the State of Colorado adopted Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. The Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations do not currently conform to this state statute. The proposed regulation amendment will bring the Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations into conformance with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. 4. The extent to which the text amendment provides a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land use regulations consistent with municipal development objectives. In Colorado, many properties have been severed into surface estates and mineral estates, which may be owned separately. Recognizing that development of a surface estate may affect the development of a mineral estate; the State of Colorado adopted statutes requiring that notification of certain surface developments be given to affected mineral estate owners. The proposed regulation amendments to the Town's zoning and subdivision regulations will help ensure the coordinated development of surface and mineral estates within the Town of Vail. Additionally, the proposed regulation amendment will bring the Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations into conformance with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. Therefore, Staff believes the proposed text amendments will facilitate and provide a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land use regulations consistent with the Town of Vail master plans and development objectives, and with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. 5. Such other factors and criteria the Commission and/or Council deem applicable to the proposed text amendment. The proposed regulation amendment is necessary bring the Town of Vail's zoning and subdivision regulations into conformance with Title 24, Article 65.5, Notification of Surface Development, Colorado Revised Statutes. VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations amendments to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface development regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to recommend approval of this request; Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission forwards a recommendation of approva/ to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations amendments to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface deve/opment regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the proposed text amendment, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section V/ of Staff's August 11, 2008, memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the P/anning and Environmenta/ Commission finds: 1. That the amendment is consistent with the applicab/e e/ements of the adopted goa/s, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive P/an and is compatib/e with the deve/opment objectives of the Town; and 2. That the amendment furthers the genera/ and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations outlined in Section 12-1-2, Purpose, Vail Town Code; and 3. That the amendment promotes the hea/th, safety, mora/s, and general we/fare of the Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious deve/opment of the Town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natura/ environment and its established character as a resort and residentia/ community of the highest quality. " PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION July 28, 2008 1:OOpm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Bill Pierce Michael Kurz Rollie Kjsesbo Susie Tjossem David Viele Sara Robinson-Paladino Scott Proper Site Visits: None 10 minutes 1. A request for a final review of a variance from Section 12-6G-6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a second floor bedroom addition within the setbacks, located at 4257 Columbine Drive, No. 17/Lot 17 Bighorn Terrace, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080022) Applicant: Howard and Virginia Sherr Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Proper VOTE: 6-0-0 CONDITION(S): 1. This approval is contingent upon the Applicants obtaining Town of Vail approval of the associated design review application. Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Viele noted that this variance request is in keeping with other variance approvals granted in the subdivision. There was no additional Commissioner or public comment. 10 minutes 2. A request for a work session for prescribed regulations amendments to Section 14-10-7, Outdoor Lighting, Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to the outdoor lighting standards, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080032) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Bill Gibson ACTION: Tabled to August 25, 2008 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Proper VOTE: 6-0-0 Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Kjesbo asked about the existing regulations that only allow holiday lights to be lit from November 1St to April 15t". He felt that there are occasions throughout the year that a homeowner may enjoy lighting their tree up for an evening to enjoy. Bill Gibson noted that this existing regulation is not enforced by the Town of Vail. Page 1 Commissioner Kjesbo recommended the November 1St to April 15t" dates be deleted from the lighting regulations. The other Commissioners unanimously agreed with this recommendation. Commissioner Pierce asked how bright lights that affect adjacent neighbors are addressed by the proposed amendments. Bill Gibson clarified how the proposed guidelines address this issue. There was no public comment. 30 minutes 3. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council of a proposed update and review of the Vail Village Master Plan, pursuant to Section VIII-C, Adoption, Extensions, and Amendments, Vail Village Master Plan, to affirm the applicability and purpose of the Master Plan, located within the boundaries of the adopted Master Plan/(a complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department upon request), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080020) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: George Ruther ACTION: Recommendation of approval MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Proper VOTE: 6-0-0 George Ruther gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Paladino asked about the Action Step referencing the coordination of special events and construction. George Ruther stated that the intent was to have all parties discussing the potential impacts, intentional or otherwise, caused by construction and special events. It is not the intent of the language to give one priority to one use over another. Instead, focus on the coordination of all the activities.. Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowners Association, made several comments on various goals and action steps found in the proposed amendments. Commissioner Viele stated that he believes that through many approvals of the PEC and the Council that the minimum floor-to-floor within the Village has been established at 11 feet. George Ruther stated that the intent of the action step was that research would be done and an amendment may be proposed to the master plan based on the conclusions of the research. He agreed that several projects were approved at more than 9 feet floor to floor; however, there are some at 10'6" and 11 feet. He further added that there would need to be some discussion on the roof height requirements in Commercial Core 1 identifying that roof heights are done proportionally. Jim Lamont asked that it be clearly defined in the update what an "activity center" is so that people in the future understand the balance that staff and the Town is trying to achieve. He suggested that maybe the term "mixed-use activity enter" should be utilized to clearly define for property owners what impacts to expect. Page 2 Commissioner Viele suggested that Action Step # 4 under Goal #2, requiring stormwater management was exceeding the purview of the Town and that Eagle River Water and Sanitation District was responsible for such items. After great discuss by the Commissioner members it was agreed that the Action Step be amended to include "In coordination with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District". Jim Lamont suggested that an environmental goal be established for the Master Plan. Commissioner Proper brought up Policy 3.4.3 and ask how could this even occur. Commissioners Paladino and Tjossem made several comments about strengthening the language to prohibit the use of public stream tracts for private uses. Commissioner Proper raised a question regarding Action Step Number 8 under Goal Number 4. George Ruther explained that the intent was to create a greater presence of the park in the Village so that guests can interact more completely with the park. He gave examples such as stream bank erosion repair, grading the path in a more effective manner, improving the surface, providing additional benches, etc. Commissioner Pierce suggested that a goal or action step should be added to the document referencing the need to explore options to more efficiently utilize private parking lots and in the long term eliminate Frontage Road parking. George Ruther suggested that an Action Step should be added to achieve Policy 5.1.4. Commissioner Tjossem asked that there be a statement regarding Village-wide centralized recycling. George Ruther suggested several changes to Action Step Number 3 under Goal Number 6 could be reworded to include "the study and implementation of a centralized recycling facility". The Commission asked that another Goal (Number 7) be added to include environmental components of sustainability. 5 minutes 4. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council to review the Vail Land Use Plan map, pursuant to Section 8-3, Vail Land use Plan to allow for a change in the land use designation from Community Office to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan for properties known as "Cascade Crossing" and "Vail Professional Building" (Future "Ever VaiP'), located at 953 and 1031 South Frontage Road West/unplatted (A complete legal description is available for inspection at the Town of Vail Community Development Department), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080036) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Nicole Peterson ACTION: Tabled to August 11, 2008 MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Tjossem VOTE: 6-0-0 5. Approval of July 14, 2008 minutes MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Tjossem VOTE: 3-0-3 (Proper, Paladino, Pierce recused) 6. Information Update Page 3 Tree Preservation Presentation — Michael Yerman 7. Adjournment MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Tjossem VOTE: 6-0-0 20 minutes The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please call (970) 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. 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(PEC080038, PEC080039) Applicant: Manor Vail Lodge H.O.A., represented by Jim Adams of East West Partners Planner: Warren Campbell A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Chapter VIII, Section 3, Amendment Process, Land use Plan, for the adoption of a new land use category and amendments to the official Land Use Plan Map to allow for the designation of the "Chamonix Master Plan" area; a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to rezone Parcel A of Tract D, Vail Das Shone, Filing No. 1, from Commercial Core III (CC3) District to Housing (H) District, and to rezone Parcel B of Tract D, Vail Das Shone, Filing No. 1, from Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) District to Housing (H) District; and a request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Chapter 12-61-11, Development Plan Required, Vail Town Code, to allow for the adoption of a development plan for the construction of a fire station and employee housing on the "Chamonix Site", located at 2399 North Frontage Road West, Parcel(s) A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080037, PEC080040, PEC080041) Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. Planner: Scot Hunn A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations amendments to Chapter 12-3, Administration, and Chapter 13-1, General Provisions, to establish notification of surface development regulations, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC080023) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Bill Gibson The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call 970-479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request, with 24-hour notification. 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